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Make Windows XP do the Aero Flip 3d effect (Windows)

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

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I love the Windows Vista Aero Flip3D feature, but unfortunately I have to stick with Windows XP for software reasons. TopDesk is a great little tool that will give you the features of Aero Flip3D on Windows XP and more. TopDesk features several different rotate modes, flip styles, color customization, window labels, and more. There is also a feature to quickly show the desktop by placing all your windows at the bottom edge of the screen (F11). You can ALT+Tab to view a vertical view of all open windows.

Keyboard Shorcut tips

  • ALT+TAB = Flip, Grid, Spatial (Depending on settings)
  • F11 = Minimize your Windows (toggle) works great.
  • Tip : Use the mouse wheel to scroll through windows when in tile mode.

Got a favorite piece of software you think would go great with TopDesk? Send me a Tip to tips@timmatheson.com

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Vista Tip: Restore the run command to the start menu

Thursday, January 18th, 2007

Restore Vista Run CommandIf you are using Vista you may have noticed that the run command is no longer visible in the start menu. Restoring this useful feature is easy. There are two ways to do it.

  1. Set your Windows Theme to “Classic”
  2. Or Right click on the taskbar. Click on the “Start Menu” tab and select customize. Navigate through the list and check the “Run Command” box. click apply and your done.

Posted in Do it yourself guides, Vista, Vista Tips | 1 Comment »